Chapter 260: Everything is Within Expectations
With the Eighth Elder dead, Su Lingxi’s tense nerves finally relaxed.
It was no exaggeration to say that the Eighth Elder was the most difficult enemy she had ever encountered.
In this battle, Su Lingxi had used all her trump cards and was already at the end of her strength.
She walked tremblingly to the corpse of the Eighth Elder of the Vermilion Bird Divine Sect and began to rummage through his body for spoils.
“It’s actually an Earth-grade spatial ring!”
Su Lingxi looked happy and took the Earth-grade spatial ring from the Eighth Elder’s body.
“There must be good things inside.”
Su Lingxi put away the spatial ring.
Earth-grade spatial rings were extremely rare in this Mortal Realm. The one she had was given to her by Luo Yunxuan back then.
Luo Yunxuan’s kindness was heavy. If she could return to the Canglan Nation again.
She must take back everything Luo Yunxuan had lost for him.
With the rich spoils in hand, it was time for Su Lingxi to run away.
“Go… go immediately!”
Su Lingxi turned to leave, but suddenly heard the sound of air bursting behind her.
She subconsciously turned her head and saw a huge fireball rushing towards her.
Boom—–!
Su Lingxi couldn’t dodge the sudden attack and was hit hard by the fireball.
A long arrow of blood spurted out, and Su Lingxi’s body flew backwards like a cannonball and smashed fiercely against the cliff of the Absolute Flame Valley.
It turned out that the Seventh Elder of the Vermilion Bird Divine Sect had arrived.
The Seventh Elder was still a step late. The battle was over.
But fortunately, Su Lingxi, the demon, had not left yet.
He looked down at the body of the Eighth Elder who had been killed, and a burst of anger rose.
The Vermilion Bird bloodline was burning, and the Seventh Elder was determined to make Su Lingxi pay with her life!
***
The second day of the Lantern Festival.
A few hours ago in the Vermilion Bird Imperial Palace.
“My precious daughter, are you ready?”
The Vermilion Bird Emperor stood in front of Chu Lingque and comforted her.
Chu Lingque’s attire today was very eye-catching. She was wearing a gorgeous palace dress, an exquisite phoenix crown on her head, and a cinnabar mole between her eyebrows added a bit of charm.
“Father Emperor, daughter is ready.”
Chu Lingque’s voice was crisp, but a trace of imperceptible nervousness flashed in her eyes.
This Lantern Festival grand meeting was a major event that the Vermilion Bird Divine Nation had been looking forward to. Today, all eyes would be on her.
“Sister Lingque, you have been preparing for this day for a long time. I believe you can do it.”
Chu Yeran stood behind the Vermilion Bird Emperor and also comforted her. Seeing Chu Yeran cheering for her, for some reason, the nervousness in Chu Lingque’s heart actually decreased a little.
“I wish Imperial Sister a smooth dance offering this time!”
Some of the Vermilion Bird Emperor’s princes also began to offer their wishes.
Chu Lingque looked at her brothers behind the Vermilion Bird Emperor and nodded heavily.
“Lingque will definitely not disappoint everyone!”
The Vermilion Bird Emperor looked up at the sky and felt that it was about time.
Then he waved his hand, signaling that the Vermilion Bird spiritual ark could be prepared to start.
“The time has come. Daughter, go ahead.”
“Father is proud of you on this trip!”
Chu Lingque: “Alright!”
Outside the imperial palace, the huge Vermilion Bird spiritual ark had started and was floating above the Vermilion Bird Imperial Palace.
The Vermilion Bird spiritual ark lowered a long ladder to welcome Chu Lingque’s arrival.
Chu Lingque took the court etiquette steps and slowly stepped onto the ladder.
Every step she took was steady and elegant, but her heart was like a turbulent wave.
When she boarded the Vermilion Bird spiritual ark, the ship shook slightly, as if it was also excited for this grand event.
“Let’s begin!”
The Vermilion Bird Emperor said unhurriedly. After today, another major event would be recorded in the history of the Vermilion Bird Divine Nation.
At this time, a eunuch suddenly came to report.
“Your Majesty, the Twenty-third Prince of the Vermilion Bird has not arrived today. Should this servant go and investigate?”
The Vermilion Bird Emperor snorted coldly. “No need. I have so many sons, there are always a few who are sloppy.”
“If he doesn’t come for such a big event, he must be fooling around in Tang’an City.”
“Exempt the Twenty-third Prince of the Vermilion Bird from his salary for one year.”
The eunuch took the order and lowered his head deeply.
Then he left carefully.
The Vermilion Bird Emperor looked up at the Vermilion Bird spiritual ark. For some reason, his heartbeat was much faster than usual.
“Where is the Fourth Elder of the Vermilion Bird?”
“This minister is here!”
The Fourth Elder of the Vermilion Bird stood up and stepped out.
“I order you to follow the Vermilion Bird spiritual ark throughout the journey to protect the safety of Her Highness the Goddess. There must be no mistakes!”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The Fourth Elder of the Vermilion Bird looked up at the Vermilion Bird spiritual ark and then disappeared on the spot.
After arranging everything, the Vermilion Bird Emperor felt slightly relieved.
Just when the Vermilion Bird Emperor thought everything was arranged properly and was ready to find a better position to observe his daughter’s dance offering, the Seventh Elder of the Vermilion Bird Divine Sect in the hall suddenly changed his expression.
He knelt down in front of the Vermilion Bird Emperor with a thud.
“Your Majesty, it’s bad. The Eighth Elder just sent a message saying that a demon has come to the Absolute Flame Valley to steal the demonic weapon.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of all the Vermilion Bird princes present changed drastically.
The Vermilion Bird Emperor was not surprised at all, and it was even within his expectations.
“What are you panicking for? A bunch of useless people!”
The Vermilion Bird Emperor first scolded his sons, and then said indifferently.
“I have long anticipated this.”
“Transferring you back was just to relax the demon’s vigilance.”
“I personally gave you the Vermilion Bird seal. Don’t worry about the demonic weapon!”
“Demons are extremely cunning. How could they not be moved by such a good opportunity during the Lantern Festival?”
“Don’t worry. This is just a tactic to lure the enemy in deep. When the demons in the Absolute Flame Valley are annihilated, and the Goddess finishes her dance offering, it will be a double blessing.”
Hearing this, the Seventh Elder of the Vermilion Bird Divine Sect’s expression softened a lot.
“Seventh Elder, you go to the Absolute Flame Valley immediately to support the Eighth Elder.”
“In addition, let the elite disciples of the Vermilion Bird Divine Sect above the Soul Splitting realm stand by at any time. Wait for orders.”
“Go!”
The Vermilion Bird Emperor flicked his long sleeves and smiled slightly.
As if everything was within his expectations.
With the support of the Vermilion Bird Emperor, the Seventh Elder of the Vermilion Bird Divine Sect’s expression softened a lot.
He immediately took the order, turned and left the Vermilion Bird Imperial Palace to go to the Absolute Flame Valley.
